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Liam Rosenior, the newly appointed head coach of Chelsea, is currently residing in a hotel. Despite his temporary living arrangements, Rosenior is prioritizing his dedication to stabilizing the team’s performance this season over finding a permanent residence.
At 41, Rosenior took over the reins at Stamford Bridge following Enzo Maresca’s departure on New Year’s Day. His move from the sister club, RC Strasbourg Alsace, in January has already seen him lead Chelsea to eight victories out of 11 matches across various competitions.
In anticipation of Chelsea’s upcoming Premier League clash with Burnley, Rosenior shared that he has put his search for a permanent home on hold. “The job never ends,” he explained. “I managed to switch off for just a day.” His focus remains steadfastly on the task at hand, ensuring the club’s campaign remains on a promising trajectory.
Speaking ahead of Saturday’s Premier League meeting with Burnley, Rosenior admitted he has postponed plans to find a permanent home.
“The job never ends. Just a day. I managed to switch off for a day,” he said.
“I’m still in the hotel. I’ll probably be there until the end of the season. I don’t have time. I’m focused on this job. My living circumstances aren’t a priority right now.”
Strong start on the pitch
Chelsea are currently fifth in the Premier League, a position that could secure Champions League qualification given England’s coefficient ranking.
They have also progressed to the latter stages of the FA Cup and await their last-16 opponents in Europe.
Rosenior’s only defeats so far have come against league leaders Arsenal. in the Carabao Cup semi-finals.
A win against Burnley during Saturday’s Premier League clash would move Chelsea above rivals Manchester United, who play later on Monday.
Firm stance on racism
Rosenior also addressed the recent racism controversy involving Vinicius Junior during the Champions League clash between Benfica and Real Madrid.
“If I categorically heard racism and nothing was done about it, I would take my team off the pitch, I wouldn’t play the game,” he said.
“I’m really lucky. I’m mixed heritage. My dad is black, my mum is white. What I learned in my life is everyone is pretty much the same,” he added.
Chelsea face a demanding run in March, including league fixtures against Arsenal and Aston Villa, alongside FA Cup and European commitments, as Rosenior looks to sustain early form despite his unsettled living arrangements.